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“We do good buildings cheaply”

12 Apr , 2016  

From the construction of Agricultural Sheds and Storage Solutions through to Industrial Units, A Cloke & Sons Ltd’s impressive portfolio showcases build projects at their very best. A Cloke & Sons Ltd’s background in agricultural buildings spans back to 1979 when Andy Cloke established the business and since then they have developed an envious reputation […]

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A family affair at Craig’s Family Farm

11 Apr , 2016  

The Craig family have been farming from their base up in Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal for a quarter of a century now, so Irish Tractor & Agri felt it was time to catch up with a member of the clan. Farming and family is a combination has always gone hand in hand together in this country […]

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Contracting at its best

8 Apr , 2016  

Agricultural Contractors have benefitted greatly from the evolution of technology, but there is one thing that cannot be surpassed and that is experience. From a time when everything was hands on, the machinery available these days allows operators to get through at least ten times as much work on a daily basis. Being able to […]

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Sound advice

7 Apr , 2016  

The farming industry has certainly moved with the times and as the technological age continues to develop so too does the way that farmer’s approach land and livestock. There is a lot more science involved in the type of feeds given to both cattle and sheep as every detail is now scrutinised down to the […]

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Castleisland Co-op still at the top

6 Apr , 2016  

Livestock Marts are a part of Irish heritage and an important section of the agricultural industry that have been running for many generations. Ireland’s livestock mart sector today consists of over 60 co-operative mart centres across the country. Marts provide many services to the farmer shareholders, in addition to the primary function of a transparent […]

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Rodney’s immaculate machinery goes a long way

6 Apr , 2016  

A superbly-maintained fleet of machinery lies at the heart of Rodney Clarke’s exceptional agricultural contracting enterprise. We travelled to Bessbrook, Belturbet and met up with the personable Cavan man to discuss the history of his business and the extremely impressive fleet. You have to take your hat off to Rodney Clarke. The Belturbet man has […]

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Boyne Grove is steeped in tradition

1 Apr , 2016  

Boyne Grove Fruit Farm near Drogheda has been growing apples since 1962, continuing a family tradition which began in the Orchard County of Armagh well over a century ago. Olan McNeece explains more about the family-run business which hand-picks about six million apples per year and produces Dan Kelly’s Irish Cider. The McNeece name has […]

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Out in front

1 Apr , 2016  

In the short space of three years, Johnny Levins has become one of the premier young horse trainers at the Curragh. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Kildare native to find out more. It’s commonly known that the horse racing industry is up there with the toughest to try and translate initial endeavours […]

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Still going strong after 40 years

31 Mar , 2016  

For the past 40 years, Noel Delaney Agri Services Ltd has been carrying out all types of agricultural contract work from its base in Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Noel is joined by his nephew Edward Delahunty, who explains more about the family-run operation. Noel set up his contracting business in 1975 to cater for the needs […]

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An unbeatable tyre service

31 Mar , 2016  

Operating out of Tullaroan, County Kilkenny, John Cummins repairs, sources and fits a full range of tyres for all vehicle types, from passenger cars to the largest agricultural machinery. He provides professional, high-quality, cost-effective solutions and this is why John Cummins Tyres Ltd, has gone from strength to strength since its inception some 16 years […]

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